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Red Devil 
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 Posted: Jan/20/2018 at 3:07pm |
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There are a few versions of the later single-piston Bendix calipers:
75-78 Bendix with 3.1" single-piston sliding caliper, 1.19" thick rotor, 1 1/8" bore master, Set A16/A17 bearings (these are the "big" bearings) 75-78 Bendix with single 2.6" piston sliding caliper, 1" bore master, 0.88" thick rotor, Set A16/A17 bearings 79-81 Bendix with 2.6" piston sliding caliper, Set A2/A6 bearings (the same bearings used in all years except 75-78). Expect this is what you have and was used on Concords. Most Spirits used a smaller diameter rotor, not sure caliper? 82 up used a GM floating pin-mounted caliper Hope this helps,RD
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70amcpwr
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Posted: Jan/20/2018 at 7:19pm |
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I think you easiest solution is I'll swap you a nice set of vintage correct Torque Thrust wheels for your Machine Wheels, I know it'll work as they were on our 73 AMX  . |
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70amcpwr You just can't fix stupid.
SOLD 1970 BBO Javelin, wifes 73 AMX 360 4spd. Next project 1969 AMX |
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michaelp
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I really appreciate all the responses and information. I replaced the original Timkin bearings with the same only new. “Set 2” for,the outer front and “set 6” for the inner. Then got them all together and the wheels on. Here is what I have for brakes. I do have to figure out the year.
  Now I don’t like the way the front sits. Too much space in the wheel well. Maybe taller springs were used somewhere in the past. Right now the center of the wheel well opening is just under 28” off the ground. Anyone know what is should be? Edited by michaelp - Jan/21/2018 at 2:10pm |
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michaelp
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Posted: Jan/20/2018 at 7:39pm |
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After a little digging. Looks like they are from a 1979 concord or similar vintage. Is this a satisfactory solution for this car? One real good thing. The rotors are cheap and readily available.
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FuzzFace2
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I have 83 Concord setup on my 70 Javelin in place of the leaking 4 piston setup. I also have 76 Gremlin setup (pedal & master too) on my 70 Javelin drag car and it stops just fine too. If you want anything better? it will have to be after market. Dave ---- |
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75 Gremlin X v8 for sale 70 Javelin 360/auto drag car 70 Javelin 360/T5 Street car |
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Keith Knox
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I’ve got everything you need off a 70 Machine ... message me if you still need it
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maximus7001
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Can you get the wheels and center caps to fit correctly without the dust caps on the rotors? The dust caps look a bit tall and bubble shaped compared to the ones on my 68 Javelin. When mounting some Australia ROA mags on my 85 Eagle the tall dust caps got in the way of the center caps. Found some shorter ones in the help! (Doorman) display at the local parts store and also hammered them a little bit flatter. The rear was a different story. The axle nut got in the way. A 1/2" spacer and longer studs was the solution there. I ended up not using the center caps on the back.
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1968 Javelin SST
1997 GMC Safari AWD 2001 Daewoo Nubira SX (Winnipeg only model) 1997 Honda Accord EX (Canadian Model) Winnipeg, home of the Jets. |
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